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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in operational risk management, including the development and implementation of risk frameworks, conducting assessments, and preparing reports for senior management. Possesses strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively while providing oversight and constructive challenge across teams.
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Operational Risk ManagementRisk AssessmentControl TestingKey Risk IndicatorsRegulatory Awareness
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Hard Skills
Operational Risk FrameworksRisk and Control Self AssessmentsData AnalysisControl Design AssessmentReporting and Documentation
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCollaborationProactive Approach
Industry Keywords
BankingFinancial ServicesInternal ControlsSecond Line of DefenceRisk Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Help develop and maintain Kroo’s operational risk management framework
- Support a culture of risk awareness across the bank
- Provide second-line advice, oversight and constructive challenge to business teams
- Support business areas in identifying and assessing operational risks and maintaining effective controls
- Conduct operational risk assessments and reviews, identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements
- Develop, maintain and implement operational risk policies and procedures
- Support the risk and control self assessment process and challenge assessments, controls and action plans
- Coordinate risk events and issues, maintaining accurate records and monitoring actions
- Review risk events and issues for recurring themes, root causes and prevention opportunities
- Plan and perform control testing and monitoring
- Develop and monitor key risk indicators and escalate emerging concerns
- Analyse operational risk data and prepare management information and reports for senior management and the Board
- Produce monthly and quarterly reporting on risk events, issues, operational losses, external events and emerging trends
- Provide risk advice and challenge on projects, products and features
- Work across the bank to improve risk awareness and consistent application of the operational risk framework
- Report to the Operational Risk Manager within the second line of defence
Requirements
What you’ll need- Relevant experience in operational risk, risk management, internal controls or a related assurance role, ideally within banking or financial services
- Understanding of operational risk frameworks and first- and second-line defence responsibilities
- Experience identifying and assessing risks, reviewing controls and recommending improvements
- Familiarity with risk and control self assessments, risk events, issues management and key risk indicators
- Ability to assess control design and effectiveness and document findings clearly
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data, identify trends and make practical recommendations
- Ability to prepare accurate reports and management information for senior stakeholders
- Clear communication skills and confidence providing constructive challenge
- Good attention to detail and organisational skills, including managing competing priorities and reporting deadlines
- Ability to collaborate across teams while maintaining an independent risk oversight approach
- Proactive and inquisitive approach, sound judgement and willingness to learn
- Awareness of the regulatory environment for UK banks and its relevance to operational risk
Benefits
Comp & perks- 25 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 1 Kroo bank holiday on 24 June and 1 day off during the week of your birthday
- 3 personal days to use as needed
- Up to 4 hours of employer sponsored volunteering time each month
- Access to Spill, the mental health support partner
- Workplace pension with a 5% employee contribution and a 3% employer contribution
- MacBook laptop and equipment needed for hybrid working
- Support towards home office setup if required
- Access to offices, including the Deansgate workspace in central Manchester
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Electric Car scheme
- Enhanced parental leave
- Development opportunities as the bank grows
- Private healthcare for the employee and immediate family through Vitality
- Hybrid working combining remote work with office attendance